<p><strong>Benefits of the EHEIM reeflexUV</strong></p> <ul> <li>Quickly and efficiently reduces both harmful bacteria and fish parasites in their infectious stages in the water<br />reeflexUV 350 = Maximum flow capacity: 200 l/h<br />reeflexUV 500 = Maximum flow capacity: 400 l/h<br />reeflexUV 800 = Maximum flow capacity: 600 l/h<br />reeflexUV 1500 = Maximum flow capacity: 1000 l/h<br />reeflexUV 2000 = Maximum flow capacity: 1500 l/h<br /><br /></li> <li>Eliminates torbidity caused by algae or bacteria  <br />reeflexUV 350 = Maximum flow capacity: 400 l/h<br />reeflexUV 500 = Maximum flow capacity: 800 l/h<br />reeflexUV 800 = Maximum flow capacity: 1200 l/h<br />reeflexUV 1500 = Maximum flow capacity: 2000 l/h<br />reeflexUV 2000 = Maximum flow capacity: 3000 l/h<br /><br /></li> <li>Internally fitted high gloss aluminium reflects the UV-C light and ensures more efficient sterilisation</li> <li>Excellent results with low energy consumption (1.8 times more effective than conventional UV-sterilisers)</li> <li>No performance loss as, using a special design, the water is not redirected</li> <li>Also ideal for breeding tanks as it reduces the risk of infection</li> <li>Cleasing bacteria are safely retained in the filter as only floating organisms are captured.</li> <li>AUTO-OFF: automatic safety cut-off when changing lamp</li> <li>Easy to attach using the included fixing bracked</li> <li>Variable installation, no defined installation position or flow direction</li> <li><strong>Accessories: </strong>EHEIM UV-C-lamp, fixing unit, ballast with power cable, 2x hose connection taps ø 12/16 mm, 2x hose connection taps ø 16/22 mm</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special technology for clean water and healthy fish   </strong><br />In a UV-steriliser, the aquarium water is directed as a thin film past a UV-C lamp (burner). The UV-C radiation penetrates the water and kills off microorganisms, algae spores and other small organisms. <br /><br />Using conventional technology the water is only irradiated on one side.  EHEIM on the other hand has built in a reflector, via which the reflected radiation penetrates the water from more sides. Thus reeflexUV achieves a significantly higher performance level.<br /><br />Furthermore, the EHEIM reeflexUV doesn’t have a complicated water flow system. The water is not redirected and flows around the burner without detours. So there is no loss of performance. <br /><br />The AUTO OFF ensures an optimum level of safety. Since UV-C radiation can cause damage to skin and eyes, reeflexUV switches off immediately when the device is opened. <br /><br /><strong>What you should also know:</strong><br />Compared to normal waters the bacterial count in an aquarium is relatively high due to the small amount of water. It is worth reducing this and bringing it back to a normal level. However, the aquarium water should never be completely bacteria free. <br /><br />Only floating bacteria in the water are captured by the UV-steriliser. Colonised cleaning bacteria in the filter (compare biological filtration) and bacteria in the gravel substrate are spared.  <br /><br />Torbidity in the water, caused by bacteria or floating algae, is removed very efficiently by the UV-sterilisation. Basically-algae growth is curbed, because the spores are killed off. <br /><br />UV-sterilisers generally ensure healthier fish, because the risk of infection is reduced. A  UV-steriliser is especially recommended for breeding tanks,  because dangerous pathogens colonise on eggs or infect young livestock, which don’t yet possess enough power of resistance. <br /><br />UV-sterilisation in general doesn’t cause any kind of changes to the water values.<br /><br /><strong>The light source contained in this product is intended exclusively for the disinfection of aquarium water.</strong></p>